Hybrid Wind and Solar PV Microgrid Facility.
Eskom
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This tender is for the design, supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a hybrid wind and solar PV microgrid research facility at the Eskom Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) facility in Rosherville, Johannesburg. The project is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and involves a 15-month construction period followed by 21 months of technical support. Key deliverables include a 30kWac solar PV system, 60kWh battery storage, 30kW wind turbine, power conversion systems, and a containerized control room. The facility is intended to advance microgrid research. The project must adhere to NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Option A conditions. The work requires strict compliance with environmental management plans, quality management specifications, and occupational health and safety regulations.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 6 EP/EB/ME or higher
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Mandatory 30% subcontracting to designated groups
- SACPCMP registration for key construction management personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Jeanette Makume
Email: makumej@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5642
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/. Documents must be in PDF format, with price lists provided in both PDF and Excel. The submission must be finalized before the closing date and time specified in the tender invitation.
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